Today, I have written to Premier Panton to advise that his proposed Parliamentary Code of Conduct falls short in two important respects. First, there are significant failures in process that violate the principles of good governance that the Premier claimed would characterise his government. Secondly and more significantly in the long run, there are significant failures […]
Cayman: The Opposition will not sanction Premier Panton’s invalid and ineffective Parliamentary Code of Conduct
Cayman: Commission Statement on the Allegations Made Against the Honourable Speaker
The Commission for Standards in Public Life (“the Commission”) is aware of the recent allegations made against the Honourable Speaker of the House. The Commission wishes to remind the public and all stakeholders of the functions of the Commission which are set out under section 119(9) (b) in the Cayman Islands Constitution Order and section […]
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis will accord an Official Funeral to the late Herman W. Liburd, Esq., J.P., who served as Honourable Speaker
The official funeral will take place at the Gingerland Methodist Church in Nevis on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. The public viewing will start at 12:45pm on Saturday, after which tributes will be held from 1:15pm until the service begins at 2:00pm. The Federal Cabinet has agreed to accord an official funeral to the late Herman […]
Cayman Islands Governor Roper speaks at Prayer Breakfast
Honourable Premier, Honourable Speaker, Ministers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen First let me thank the Honourable Speaker for inviting me to this parliamentary prayer breakfast. Could I thank everyone for the wishes and congratulations I have received since confirming publicly that my appointment as Governor is permanent. My wife Lissie and I are thrilled to […]